Federal agencies shut down this week as Members of Congress failed to adopt a stopgap funding measure before the October 1st deadline. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw one key bill gain support. Cong ...
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Government Shut-Down: A Message to TSCL Members and Supporters
TSCL Members and Supporters: Please be aware that if the federal government shuts down on Tuesday, October 1st, your daily life should NOT be affected. Medicare will continue to operate, and your Social Security benef ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 27, 2013
This week, Members of the Senate debated a stopgap spending measure, which will temporarily fund federal agencies if it is signed into law. In addition, three bills backed by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) gained new ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 20, 2013
This week, Members of Congress continued working on a stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government operating past October 1st. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support for one new piece ...
S. 567, Strengthening Social Security Act
If signed into law, the Strengthening Social Security Act would amend title II of the Social Security Act to adjust the benefit formula, resulting in a more generous monthly Social Security benefit. It would also change ...
H.R. 3118, Strengthening Social Security Act
If signed into law, the Strengthening Social Security Act would amend title II of the Social Security Act to adjust the benefit formula, resulting in a more generous monthly Social Security benefit. It would also change ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 13, 2013
This week, Members of Congress returned to Washington to begin working on a temporary measure that would avert a government shutdown on October 1st. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support fo ...
S. 1019, Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act
If signed into law, the Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act would expand the federal definition of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It would also incorporate elder abuse prevention trainings, screenings, and ...
H.R. 3090, Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act
If signed into law, the Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act would expand the federal definition of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It would also incorporate elder abuse prevention trainings, screenings, and ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 6, 2013
This week, action on Capitol Hill was slow as Members of Congress remained in their home states and districts for the final week of the August recess. Month-Long Recess Nears its End Members of the House and Senate ...
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